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**sub-zero** · 09-26-2014, 11:54 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Minisoda View Post

Ah The problems us tall guys face when choosing bikes. I'm in the same boat as you.

I'm keeping an eye on the RC390 and Hero HX 250R. [emoji14]

Have you sat on the RC390 yet?

**Minisoda** · 09-27-2014, 12:06 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by sub-zero View Post

Have you sat on the RC390 yet?

Nope. But I did sit on a R15 (v1) recently and I found out that it looks like a toy when I sit on it.

**Rahul Mazumder** · 09-27-2014, 01:10 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp;amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by cool20bud View Post

Now where is that guy who argued about "RC sound similar to Dukes" with me?

But even I heard the RC's sound.It did not sound any of those whistles in the showroom?

Faulty camera my best and respectable guess?

I have a Nikon D5100 DSLR camera to record this and by the image and sound quality I can assure you that there is no fault in it. This is a very high end camera. The thing that I have realized after recording this video is that, this is the most unique sounding RC that people have ever seen!
They said that this bike had this sound, right from the moment they got it. 90% people in Kolkata now think that other RC will also have this sound.
To tell you the truth this sounds very very close to a multi cylinder!
I was there and I can assure you the sound is exactly like that when I heard it. I don't publish if it doesn't sound very close to what I heard on spot. I am very particular about these things.

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The RC is smaller displacement bike which drawn with the Moto3 bike in mind. This was not meant to be pretty, it was meant to be brutal and sharp like a knife. Every bit is driven by purpose and not styling.
I have talked about here in great detail. I think this video will make you understand how the RC was made into the bike we find today...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnNAt22hcxs

**ynike99** · 09-27-2014, 01:21 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by sub-zero View Post

2 things are stopping me from getting the RC 390

1. That being 6 ft 1, I will look ridiculously big and disproportionate on it, even though ergonomically it might not be that taxing for tall riders from what I've heard, compared to say the dukes, but look wise it doesn't look like a big bike from the pics. Hell I don't even need it to look big, just proportionate and ergonomically decent, specially the legs part.

2. Knowing that a bike like the CBR 650f might be coming to India within 1-1.5 years and if I get this now, I might not be able to get a bigger bike in the next 2 years, and the CBR looks pretty juicy:

I have no other doubts, such specs at this price point is a steal IMO and I am digging everything else about the RC 390.

Im 6ft 1 inch, 87 kgs and ridden the rc.everything falls in place as it should. Frankly im least bothered about how it looks with me, if people were following this, no skinny folks would be riding the bullet and only college going hip looking riders should be riding the duke.it isnt the case.dont give two hoots to what others think, bike should be bought from heart.It should be like - i ride it, i liked it bas.shouldnt be like i rode it but looks very small on me.btw an insight to how
I look.
And the cbr part even i agree man.Im in the narket with a 4.5l budget and i have nothing to look at.The n650 is expensive, the harley doesnt cut in.There should be something made in india, or the ktm 800twin which will be a beast.

Originally posted by VSA View Post

The front end of the RC twins could have been better I suppose. Should have been inspired from the RC8

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Could have, should have is all subjective now.The kiska guys have done thier work, and boy i love it.The bike looks snob on road, just dont forget to keep the projectors and drls on

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**hackernewbie** · 09-27-2014, 01:54 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Would someone mind answering my last query about the service thing please?

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**Ajay Vishwanath** · 09-27-2014, 03:22 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Would someone mind answering my last query about the service thing please?

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Yes you can get her serviced at any showroom in India..

I confirmed that here even before I thought about buying the bike..

Talking about tall riders.. I'm about 6 and I only sat on the 390.. and booked the 200.. I found that the seating is not as taxing as the dukes.. but anyways.. as rightly said, buy the bike with a heart.. not looks.. I started with looks and ended up with my heart.. finally I booked her.. I'm going to love her.. and I love her even before she's born..

**hackernewbie** · 09-27-2014, 06:26 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Okay guys!

Just a *small* update here!

Half an hour back, booked my RC 200. :-)

Also, took a test ride of the RC 390 !

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**niaz_be** · 09-27-2014, 06:51 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Okay guys!

Just a *small* update here!

Half an hour back, booked my RC 200. :-)

Also, took a test ride of the RC 390 !

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First of all congrats!! Where did you book? What is the waiting period?

**hackernewbie** · 09-27-2014, 06:54 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by niaz_be View Post

First of all congrats!! Where did you book? What is the waiting period?

Thanks buddy!

Mekhri circle!
Same sw, quality 90 days... But they day it will be available in 60 days!

**niaz_be** · 09-27-2014, 07:06 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Thanks buddy!

Mekhri circle!
Same sw, quality 90 days... But they day it will be available in 60 days!

Me eager to hear a review of RC390... If you reach home please write a review...

**hackernewbie** · 09-27-2014, 07:22 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Everything as already said by others. To me, seating in the pilion seat was not as bad as I had imagined. But, the pilion seat is definitely not very comfy.

And the posture is not that bad but, it will need some getting used to, for sure.

One thing I saw, the rvm of the bike that was on display was accidently hit by a visitor and... The metal that is bolted to the body broke off!

Such quality?? I was shocked!

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**Ajay Vishwanath** · 09-27-2014, 08:50 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Okay guys!

Just a *small* update here!

Half an hour back, booked my RC 200. :-)

Also, took a test ride of the RC 390 !

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Congratulations mate.. This is giving me some hopes that I'm not alone.. And the bike will be delivered before diwali..

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Everything as already said by others. To me, seating in the pilion seat was not as bad as I had imagined. But, the pilion seat is definitely not very comfy.

And the posture is not that bad but, it will need some getting used to, for sure.

One thing I saw, the rvm of the bike that was on display was accidently hit by a visitor and... The metal that is bolted to the body broke off!

Such quality?? I was shocked!

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Seriously..??? The metal broke...??? Or is that just the showroom-guy-version..?? Damn.. Its pretty common that people hit the RVM here..

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**hackernewbie** · 09-27-2014, 09:00 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Congratulations mate.. This is giving me some hopes that I'm not alone.. And the bike will be delivered before diwali..

Seriously..??? The metal broke...??? Or is that just the showroom-guy-version..?? Damn.. Its pretty common that people hit the RVM here..

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Thanks!!

The metal broke off!!
It all happened in front if my eyes!

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**Lone Wanderer** · 09-27-2014, 09:20 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

I have a R15 v2 great bike everything is just great,,, but then i always get the feeling of it underpowered....... RC looks like a great replacement to R15 v2 ,it is rightly said being the next step

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 09-28-2014, 12:18 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Thanks!!

The metal broke off!!
It all happened in front if my eyes!

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Jeez.. that sucks big time about their quality!!!!! HOPEFULLY the retail isn't so bad!!! and they replace it in warranty.. What did the showroom guy say about it?? Did you ask him why it is of such a low quality!??! Did it happen after or before you booked??

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

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